What does it smell like, with all that urethane? Us folks with chemical sensitivities probably can't get near it, but I'm curious to try it.
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It doesn't have a smell at all really in my opinion(and I can have a sensitivity to smells, chemicals, etc). I've had mine for about a year now, but I think when I first opened it there was a vague plastic smell, but nothing overwhelming. When you are using it, I don't notice a smell.
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I have the large biomat and the mini. The large one has hardly any smell. The mini put out a nasty stench for a couple months. Now it's gone.
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There is absolutely no smell of any kind for me..wonder where you got the idea that there was the smell of urethane? Hope you get to try this wonderful mat...it has helped me with my pain very much!
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I certainly remember a bit of 'out gassing' when the waterproof cover was new, but I don't recall any chemical issue with the mat itself. That's not to say there wasn't some, but I've had my mat for several years and only remember the phenomenal reduction in pain, increase in mobility, and little else. While I notice chemical smells and am bothered when they are strong, I don't have the sensitivity that plagues some people and can't speak to whether that would be an issue for you. Perhaps you can visit a mat in person before purchasing?
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Our Bio Matt has no smell at all hot or cold. It is comfortable. The covering is duck cloth like a tarp with industrial sewing thread. It appears to be sealed well. I was told it had a warrantee, but we received none. Not cool! It has a low wattage heater, so you will want to turn it on 15 minutes or so before use. Appears to work as advertized. We have noticed no headaches or nervousness. No noise or humming.
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I am not overly sensitive, but I know what you mean. Sometimes I go in a store and the smell of plastic is overwhelming - I can't wait to get out of there! There has never been a chemical/urethane smell to my mat - even when it was new.It is a terrific product!!!!! I have owned one for 10 months and I bought my dog a mat as well.
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There is no odor. Has no smell at all. Plus you don't lay on it naked. You have clothing on so your skin will never come into contact with it. As well the mat has a cotton cover that you lay on. So there is no reason for your body to come into contact with the surface of the mat.
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Sorry about that previos answer. That was in reference to the Dynatrap. I mixed the oil w/ water in a spray bottle. It does repel some, but not all. Pleasant smelling & I don't feel I've exposed myself to harmful chemicals.
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To me it smells like urine. Not kidding. I use it near by trash can and so far (a week or two) so good.
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It smelled like new rubber when you first receive it obviously, but when I'm in the shower, I don't smell anything at all. Everyone had different smell sensitivity though, so what I might not smell, someone else may; but in my opinion, there isn't an overwhelming smell that would make you gag when taking a shower.
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It has a smell much like any other urathane product. I used it in my basement with zero ventilation and had no issues. It truely is a great product. 3 coats. Use wire wool in between each and leave the final coat.
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I just smelled it and it's definitely more Elmer's glue than perfume. I hadn't really noticed it until this question though, for what it's worth.
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I unfortunately disagree with the other opinions about the smell being tolerable. I found it to be rather strong and it lingered both on the carpet and in the (rinsed) unit the next day. I am hesitant to try it again, but would opt for a less-fragranced cleaner like Folex.
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I appreciate where you are coming from. People act like you are crazy or just overly sensitive. I am shopping for a filter for the same odor problem. The building management sent someone over who could not smell anything. I could not smell the original odor over "her perfume". Managed to offend one more person. Hard to work with a headache and itchiness. Anyway, thanks for your question and the reply of D. Cunningham. This has been a tremendous help to me. Think I am going with the rabbit. Good thing the boss is buying.
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The smell did not bother me, but I suppose each of us have a different sensitivity. It's a citris smell (orange mostly) which could probably be called strong by some people, but again, I was fine with it. It disipates quickly so I don't think it would it stay long in your car.
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Hi Christa, I don't remember how I came to the conclusion to go ahead and purchase it, but I always research thoroughly as my husband is EXTREMELY chemically sensitive, and we have had it for months and he has loved it and it never had any kind of a chemical smell from the moment it arrived. I hope this helped.
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I just spoke with the Westinghouse customer service (E-mail: customerservice@saihomeproducts.com Telephone: 1-866-365-5339). I described this smell as rather a motor oil-like (this is what it reminds me). They say it's normal for the first cycles :-) It's a glue that holds the parts together and it gets burned initially. The explanation makes sense to me, so I will give it a try. No plans to drink this water, though, until the smell (and the taste) goes away. The idea was to drink pure water, not diluted glue :-)
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Actually, it all depends on the person's sense of smell. To most (like myself who do not have a sensitivity to fragrances) I would answer no, there is no smell. However, knowing someone had asked this question, the next time I used it I double checked and there is a slight scent (that may bother some with a strong irritation to ANY aromatic scent). But does it "stink"? NO! Would someone be able to detect (smell) that you had this on? Absolutely not!
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LOL! It was pretty bad the first day - I got a headache from it. I don't smell it at all now and it's been less than a week.
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I didn't notice any odor when I used it for an entire day at the Mall of New Hampshire a month ago nor in my room I store it in. I'm pretty sensitive to scents, fragrances or odors of any kind, because I get a migraine, but it seems good to me. However, you might be sensitive to something that I am not. I do use this stuff called "Zero Odor" to get rid of scents on things. Their web site is www.ZeroOdor.com and phone 800-526-2967. Hope this helps.
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I am sensitive to smells and chemicals. I bought this to use on a relative and have had no problems with the smell or anything else. I like it a lot.
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Danie. Mine did not smell, however, you may have a nose like my wife who can literally smell things way before anyone else. You may have this sensitive smell and since rubber has a petroleum base, you may be ultra sensitive to it. If, after a few days the smell doesn't go away on its own, you may have to return it for a hard plastic version from another vendor. Don't despair. If the smell doesn't go away, let the vendor know you have to return it...or Amazon.
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Since I haven't experienced either of those scents I really don't know. It smelled like a skunk spray or cat piss to me. Yes I've been unfortunate enough to know those smells.